Dr. Ikechukwu Sonn Mbagwu
Dr. Ikechukwu Sonn Mbagwu is a SENIOR LECTURER in PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY Department, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences in Nnamdi Azikiwe University
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Address: | Pharmacology And Toxicology, Faculty Of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka. |
Faculty/Unit: | FACULTY OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES |
Department/Sub-Unit: | PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY |
Social Profiles
Academic Qualifications
| Degrees / Basic Certificates | |
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| 1 | Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka-Nigeria. (Doctor of Philosophy, May, 2019) September, 2012 to May, 2019 Ph.D Ethnopharmacology |
| 2 | University of East London. (Master Degree, October, 2008) September, 2007 to October, 2008 Toxicology |
| 3 | University of Nigeria, Nsukka. (Bachelor Degree, March, 2005) September, 1998 to November, 2004 B.Pharm Pharmacy |
Relevant/Working Experience
| 1 | Head of Department, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Pharmacology and Toxicology Department February, 2021 to January, 2024 |
| 2 | Exam officer, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology November, 2016 to February, 2019 |
| 3 | Chairman, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Sports Committee March, 2015 to February, 2016 |
Creative Output
| Books | |
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| 1 | Emmanuel E. Ilodigwe, Chibueze P. Ihekwereme, Rose N. Asomugha, Chukwuemeka A. Agbata, Ikechukwu S. Mbagwu, Chima E. Orji, Chiamaka B. Ugwu, Uchechukwu H. Orji, Daniel I. Oraekei, Ujuamala U. Ezeani, Sabastine O. Igboeme, Chibueze J. Ike, Joseph C. Nwarishi. (2024, January) Pharmacological Investigations: A Guide to Laboratory Experiments and Practical Skills |
| 2 | Emmanuel E. Ilodigwe, Chibueze P. Ihekwereme, Rose N. Asomugha, Chukwuemeka A. Agbata, Ikechukwu S. Mbagwu, Chima E. Orji, Chiamaka B. Ugwu, Uchechukwu H. Orji, Daniel I. Oraekei, Ujuamala U. Ezeani, Sabastine O. Igboeme, Chibueze J. Ike, Joseph C. Nwarishi.. (2024, January) Practical Physiology: Hands-On Experiments And Techniques |
| Journal Articles | |
| 1 | Uchechukwu Harrison Orji, Emmanuel Emeka Ilodigwe, Ikechukwu Sonne Mbagwu, Amara Anwuchaepe Ajaghaku, Emmanuel Chika Ugwu, Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku. (2023, July), "Osteoprotective Effect of Phytoestrogen Rich Fraction of Ochna schweinfurthiana Stembark Extract on Ovariectomized Animal Model of Menopause", Journal of Natural Sciences Research, Vol. 14, (Issue 10), pp 27-45 |
| 2 | Amara Anwuchaepe Ajaghaku, Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku, Felix Ahamefule Onyegbule,Ikechukwu Sonne Mbagwu, Festus BasdenChinedu Okoye. (2023, August), "Effect of phytoestrogen-rich fraction of Millettia aboensison lipid profile, oxidative stress, and platelet count in ovariectomized rat model of menopause", INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PLANT BASED PHARMACEUTICALS, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 183-190 |
| 3 | Sonne Ikechukwu Mbagwu, Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei, Loveth Chioma Onah. (2023, September), "Hypoglycemic activity of ethanol leaf extract of Grona trifloral in alloxan induced diabetic mice", GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vol. 24, (Issue 03), pp 028-040 |
| 4 | Uchechukwu Harrison Orji, Emmanuel Emeka Ilodigwe, Ikechukwu Sonne Mbagwu, Amara Anwuchaepe Ajaghaku, Emmanuel Chika Ugwu, Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku. (2023, July), "Osteoprotective Effect of Phytoestrogen Rich Fraction of Ochna schweinfurthiana Stembark Extract on Ovariectomized Animal Model of Menopause", Journal of Natural Sciences Research, Vol. 14, (Issue 10) |
| 5 | Omoirri Moses Aziakpono, Orji Uchechukwu Harrison, Peter Achunike Akah, Mbagwu Ikechukwu Sonne, Edward C. Nwanegbo, Chibueze Peter Ihekwereme, Mba Ogbonnaya, Gbagbeke Kelvin Obakpore, Iloh Ezinne Stephanie, O. M. Odigie. (2022, July), "Haematological and electrolyte profile of albino rats treated with ethanol extracts of Cleome ciliata (Cleomaceae) in a chronic toxicity study", Teikyo Medical Journal, Vol. 45, (Issue 5), pp 7079-7094 |
| 6 | Ikechukwu Sonne Mbagwu, Maureen Mbanefo, Uchechukwu Harrison Orji, Levi Onyebuchi Idokoja and Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku. (2022, July), "Extraction solvent polarity affects the antidiabetic activity of Dioscorea bulbifera L. (Dioscoreaceae) Tuber", Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Vol. 11, (Issue 4), pp 202-207 |
| 7 | Moses Aziakpono Omoirri, Sonne Ikechukwu Mbagwu. (2022, November), "Ameliorative Activity of Ethanol Leaf Extract and Fractions of Cleome ciliataSchum & Thonn, in Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Rats", Trends in Natural Products Research, Vol. 3, (Issue 1), pp 40 - 54 |
| 8 | Omoirri Moses Aziakpono, Peter Achunike Akah, Mbagwu Ikechukwu Sonne, Edward C. Nwanegbo, Orji Uchechukwu Harrison, Chibueze Peter Ihekwereme, IIoh Ezinne Stephanie, Mba Ogbonannaya, Gbagbeke Kelvin Obakpore, and Odigie Mike Osagie. (2022, June), "Haematological and electrolyte profile of albino rats treated with ethanol extract of Cleome ciliate (schumach & thonn) in a chronic toxicity study.", Unknown Journal or Publisher, Vol. 45, (Issue 5), pp 7079 - 7093 |
| 9 | Ifeoma L. Chukwu, Malachy C. Ugwu, Ifeanyi R. Iroha, Ikechukwu S. Mbagwu, Ugochukwu U. Okafor, Amara A. Ajaghaku. (2022, November), "Antitrypanosomal activity of Argemone mexicana extract and fractions in animal model of T. Brucei Brucei infection.", Open Veterinary Science, Vol. 4, (Issue 1) |
| 10 | Ikechukwu Sonne Mbagwu, Obiora Celestine Ugwu, Uchechukwu HarrisonOrji,RaymondOgbonna Offiah, Daniel lotanna Ajaghaku. (2021, March), "Low-Dose 17β-Estradiol Supplemented with Andrographis Paniculata Improved Glucose and Lipid Homeostasis in a Type-2 Diabesity Mice Model", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 11 | Ikechukwu Sonne Mbagwu, Peter Achunike Akah, Amara Anwuchaepe Ajaghaku, Obiora Celestine Ugwu, Daniel lotanna Ajaghaku. (2021, May), "Inhibition of oxidative stress and gastric emptying as additional mechanisms of antidiabetic activity of Newbouldia laevis", Phytomedicine Plus, Vol. 1, (Issue 2) |
| 12 | Mbagwu IS, Akah PA, Ajaghaku DL. (2020, April), "Newbouldia laevis improved glucose and fat homeostasis in a type-2 diabesity mice model", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 13 | Ikechukwu Sonne Mbagwu, Peter AchunikeAkah, Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku, Jeremiah Chibueze Ike, Festus Basden Chinedu Okoye. (2020, July), "Newboulasides A and B, two new caffeic acid glycosides from Newbouldialaevis with α-amylase inhibitory activity,", Unknown Journal or Publisher |
| 14 | Ikechukwu Sonne Mbagwu, Obiora Celestine Ugwu, Uchechukwu Harrison Orji, Raymond Ogbonna Offiah, Daniel Ikechukwu Oraekei and Daniel lotanna Ajaghaku. (2020, December), "Low-Dose 17β-Estradiol Supplemented with Andrographis Paniculata Improved Glucose and Lipid Homeostasis in a Type-2 Diabesity Mice Model", Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Journal, Vol. 4, (Issue 5) |
| 15 | Ikechukwu Sonne Mbagwu, Peter Achunike Akah, Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku. (2020, January), "Newbouldia laevis improved glucose and fat homeostasis in a TYPE-2 diabesity mice model", Journal of Ethnopharmacology |
| 16 | Gift Ishioma Abvwoe, Chibueze Peter Ihekwereme, Mathew Jegbefume okonta , Amarachukwu Ukamaka Anwuchaepe, Sonne Ikechukwu Mbagwu. (2017, December), "Evaluation of Acute and subchronic toxicities of a Nigeria Polyherbal Formulation", International Journal of Phytopharmacy, Vol. 7, (Issue 6), pp 64 - 72 |
| 17 | Peter Chibueze Ihekwereme, Earnest Oghenesuvwe Erhirhie, Ikechukwu Sonne Mbagwu, Emmanuel Emeka Ilodigwe, Daniel Lotanna Ajaghaku, Festus Basden Okoye.. (2016, March), "Antidiarrheal property of Napoleona imperialis may be due to Procyanidins and Ellagic acid derivatives", J App Pharm Sci, Vol. 6, (Issue 3), pp 101 - 106 |
| 18 | Nduka SO, Ajaghaku DL, Ilodigwe EE, Adimorah U, Mbagwu SI. (2015, June), "Pharmacodynamic herb-drug interactions: The effects of Azadirachta indica leaf extracts on two commonly used second generation sulfonylureas", WORLD JOURNAL OF PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES, Vol. 4, (Issue 7), pp 1702 - 1711 |
| 19 | Ihekwereme CP, Obonga W, Nworu CS, Ezea SC, Nnadi AI, Mbagwu IS. (2015, June), "HEPATORENAL-TOXICITY EVALUATION OF ATIKPA®: A COMMERCIAL POLYHERBAL POISON ANTIDOTE IN NIGERIA", AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, Vol. 7, (Issue 1), pp 31 - 36 |
| 20 | Erhirhie EO, Ilodigwe EE, Ajaghaku DL, Mbagwu IS, Moke EG. (2015, January), "Toxicity Evaluation of a Commercial Herbal Preparation Commonly Used in Nigeria", European Journal of Medicinal Plants, Vol. 5, (Issue 2), pp 176 - 190 |
| 21 | Agwaramgbo Amanze, Ilodigwe Emmanuel Emeka, Ajaghaku Daniel Lotanna, Onuorah Maureen Ugochukwu, Mbagwu Sonne Ikechukwu. (2014, October), "Evaluation of Antioxidant, Immunomodulatory Activities, and Safety of Ethanol Extract and Fractions of Gongronema latifolium Fruit", International Scholarly Research Notices |
| 22 | Ilodigwe EE, Ojukwu CE, Agbata CA, Mbagwu I S and Ajaghaku DL. (2013, April), "Analysis of lead in sachet water production from three senatorial zones of Anambra State, Nigeria", Advances in Applied Science Research, Vol. 4, (Issue 1), pp 82 - 85 |
| 23 | Mbagwu IS, Ilodigwe EE, Ajaghaku DL, Uzodinma, Osonwa UE. (2013, February), "Cytotoxic and Apoptotic Effect of Commercial Tinctures of Scutellaria baicalensis on Lung Cancer Cell Lines", Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, Vol. 3, (Issue 2), pp 52 - 59 |
| 24 | Sunday Odunke Nduka, Onyinyechi Asadu, Sonnie Mbagwu, and Matthew Okonta. (2013, August), "The Bioenhancing Properties of Piper guineense Using Microbiological Assay Method", University of Nigeria OER Competition |
Academic Leadership Qualities
| Supervisions | |
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| 1 | "Effects of Methanol leaf extract and fractions of Irvingia gabonensis on Heamatological parameters in splenomegaly-induced wistar rats" (2024). Completed Masters project by Okoben Chikaodili 201965A6003FB |
| 2 | "EFFECTS OF METHANOLIC LEAF EXTRACT AND FRACTIONS OF IRVINGIA GABONESIS ON HEMATOLOGICAL PARAMETERS IN SLENOMEGALY INDUCED WISTAR RATS" (2024). Completed Masters project by OKOBEN CHIKAODILI FIDELIA MSc201965A6003FB |
| 3 | "EFFECTS OF METHANOL EXTRACT AND FRACTIONS OF IRVING GABONENSIS ON SPLENOMEGALY-INDUCED WISTA RATS" (2024). Completed Masters project by OKOBEN CHIKAODILI FIDELIA MSc201965A6003FB |
| 4 | "EFFECTS OF METHANOL EXTRACT AND FRACTIONS OF IRVING GABONENSIS ON SPLENOMEGALY-INDUCED WISTA RATS" (2024). Completed Masters project by OKOBEN CHIKAODILI FIDELIA MSc201965A6003FB |
| 5 | "Pharmacognistic studies and the use of the leaves of Irvingia gabonesis in the management of Splenomegaly in Wista Rats" (2023). Ongoing Masters project by Dr Sonne I. Mbagwu |
| Grants | |
| 1 | Collaborator: "National Research Fund" (November, 2022). Ongoing sponsored grant by Tertiary Education Trust Fund |
| Reviewerships | |
| 1 | Reviewer, "ALPHA AMYLASE AND ALPHA GLUCOSIDASE INHIBITORY ACTIVITIES OF CROTON ZAMBESICUS LEAF FRACTIONS IN WISTAR RATS" (March, 2022) |
| Examinerships | |
| 1 | Examiner, "External Examiner" (September, 2024 to September, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 2 | Examiner, "External defence" (February, 2024 to April, 2024). Completed External Exam |
| 3 | Examiner, "FINAL EXAMINATION" (November, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 4 | Examiner, "INTERNAL DEPARTMENTAL DEFENCE" (November, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| 5 | Examiner, "Faculty defence" (August, 2021 to August, 2021). Completed Internal-Internal Exam |
| Contributions to the University/Society | |
| 1 | Head of Department, "Nnamdi Azikiwe University" (February, 2021) |
| 2 | Member, "Member of Supply Chain Management (SCM) Committee" (May, 2019) |
| 3 | Member, "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Induction committee" (July, 2019 to February, 2020) |
| 4 | Member, "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Induction Committee" (June, 2017 to May, 2018) |
| 5 | Representative, "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Sports committee" (June, 2017 to May, 2018) |
| 6 | Member, "Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Postgraduate/MCPD ommittee" (July, 2017 to June, 2018) |
Relevant Events Attended
| Conferences | |
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| 1 | "1. West African Society for Pharmacology (WASP)/ Société Quest Africaine de Pharmacologie (SOAP) 41st Annual Regional Conference", (1. West African Society for Pharmacology (WASP)/ Société Quest Africaine de Pharmacologie (SOAP)), 22nd October, 2019 to 22nd October, 2019; University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria |
| 2 | "17th National scientific conference of Nigeria Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA)", (Nigeria Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA)), 25th August, 2019 to 30th August, 2019; Merit Award House, 22 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria, |
| 3 | "2. Nigeria Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA) 17th National Scientific Conference", (2. Nigeria Association of Pharmacists in Academia (NAPA)), 25th August, 2019 to 30th August, 2019; Merit Award House, 22 Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, Nigeria |
| 4 | "XXXVII annual conference of the west African Society for Pharmacology-Societe oust Africaine de Pharmacologie (WASP/SOAP)", (west African Society for Pharmacology-Societe oust Africaine de Pharmacologie (WASP/SOAP)), 21st October, 2013 to 26th October, 2013; Sheraton Lagos, Nigeria |
| 5 | "XXXVII annual conference of the West African Society for Pharmacology-Societe ousts Africaine de Pharmacologie (WASP/SOAP)", (West African Society for Pharmacology-Societe ousts Africaine de Pharmacologie (WASP/SOAP)), 21st October, 2013 to 21st October, 2013; Sheraton Lagos, Nigeria |
| Workshops | |
| 1 | "3. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Post Graduate Research workshop and Grant application writing", (Nnamdi Azikiwe University), 22nd January, 2018 to 26th January, 2018; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| 2 | "4. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Post Graduate Research workshop and Grant application writing", (Nnamdi Azikiwe UniversityNnamdi Azikiwe University), 14th November, 2016 to 17th November, 2016; Nnamdi Azikiwe University |